Crime Rate in Neville's Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neville's Cross

The total recorded crimes in Neville's Cross, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neville's Cross crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Neville's Cross, encompassing approximately 10,319 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Neville's Cross Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Station Bank with total crimes: 10
  • Sidegate with total crimes: 5

How safe is Neville's Cross?

To understand the safety of Neville's Cross, we need to analyze Neville's Cross crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Neville's Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 932 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Neville's Cross recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Neville's Cross had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 550 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Neville's Cross recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Neville's Cross has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Neville's Cross Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Neville's Cross has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 ranking 37th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Neville's Cross crimes were 932. The crime rate of Neville's Cross in 2024 was 90.31 (year) or 7.53 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neville's Cross were around 550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.30 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 42 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Neville's Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202528
January 202523
December 202420
November 202428
October 202437
September 202441
August 202423
July 202428
June 202470
May 202437
April 202416

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 20244
November 202413
October 202420
September 20248
August 202414
July 202411
June 202450
May 202423
April 20244

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
June 202432
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Neville's Cross in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Neville's Cross postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Drugs1
2. Station Bank (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sidegate (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Lyndhurst Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Woodward Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Little Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Framwelgate Waterside (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Highgate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Framwelgate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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